Description
Simple recipe for pan-seared chicken bites cooked with asparagus in a garlic butter sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken is coated in the sauce.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute broccoli florets for asparagus if desired.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 135
Keywords: garlic butter chicken, chicken bites, asparagus, quick dinner, skillet chicken